The Spirit of Gold works with the Office of the Dean of Students to coordinate the band's performances at football games.

The band has developed many traditions that help add to the exciting atmosphere of Southeastern Conference football on game day.

The Spirit of Gold prepares a unique halftime show for every home game, performing from variety of musical genres and eras.

Recent performances have featured music from Olivia Rodrigo, Fall Out Boy, John Williams, Earth, Wind, and Fire, and Bruno Mars.

During the spring semester, a 50-60-piece pep band is formed for performances at Vanderbilt's men's and women's basketball games played in Memorial Gym.